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Flaws in Acupuncture Research
I am pleased that more funding is becoming available to research acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and other complementary treatments. Funding allows for increased exposure to a population of people who might not try these effective treatments without evidence based research. With that said, I cannot say there haven’t been problems attempting to adapt a TCM healthcare model to the double blind placebo “gold standard” of research.
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The Scalpel or the Needle
I often giggle when people vehemently tell me they would NEVER try acupuncture. Honestly, I think it developed as a defense mechanism because as I giggle externally, I sigh internally. I get most people really do not know that the needles used in acupuncture are gentle and are not the hollow, serrated edge needles used to inject or withdraw fluids at a medical doctor’s office. I sigh because the same individuals that generally refuse so vehemently, I observe engaging in behavior that will lead them toward receiving services that require something far more intimidating than an acupuncture needle… a scalpel.
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The Power of Acupuncture
Strains, sprains, or chronic stress, got you sidelined from your favorite activities? Are the demands of work and family keeping you from your goal of ultimate wellness? Come discover if acupuncture is right for YOU at the PPPA Health and Wellness Series titled The Power of Acupuncture.
read moreReasons for Sciatic Nerve Pain
Golf, basketball, chores or simple exercise aren’t inviting options when walking or sitting is torturous. Further, if you are between 30-50 years of age you are more likely to experience this problem.So what should you do to treat the pain? What options do you have if the pain does not subside after three weeks?
read moreHerbs vs. Pharmaceuticals
Although certain cultures have experienced herbal amnesia with regard to the “roots” of medicine, herbal medicine is not new. The cardiac glycosides (digitoxin, digoxin) used to treat heart disease are often called digitalis because of their foxglove (digitalis) plant origin. While it is true herbs and pharmaceutical have some shared history, there are some key differences.
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